Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

species of New World vulture

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Cathartes aura was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Discovery & Naming

Fundort United States

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What did Cathartes aura eat?
Cathartes aura was a carnivore.
Where were Cathartes aura fossils found?
Fossils of Cathartes aura were found in United States.

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